Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization. Here's how ...

We tested our own computers to see if the model was present.

A hidden flag inside Chrome ended up doing most of what my usual downloader handled for years ...

If you're on a computer for much of the day, downloading files is likely to be a regular part of your workflow. That could be from an email attachment, a messaging app, or through a web browser.